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News Roundup – December 16, 2021News Roundup – December 16, 2021

News Roundup – December 16, 2021

General Sources: Autism Society's Capital Connection 12-16-2021 (reviewing Build Back Better Act) National Health Care Spending in 2020: Growth Driven…

4 years ago

Arc of the United States Virtual Program Library

The Arc of the United States has posted more than 40 video programs designed to provide online activities for individuals…

4 years ago
News Roundup – December 8, 2021News Roundup – December 8, 2021

News Roundup – December 8, 2021

General News Sources: NAELA member Janet Colliton, CELA, wrote Eligible Charity Distribution can reduce taxes Lack of special ed teachers…

4 years ago

HIPAA Permitted Disclosures

The HIPAA privacy rule is not absolute. It recognizes that certain disclosures are beneficial, such as those where information must…

4 years ago

Olmstead Decision

The Olmstead case was brought by two Georgia women whose disabilities include mental retardation and mental illness. At the time…

4 years ago
End-of-Life and the Right to Refuse Treatment: Quinlan through SchiavoEnd-of-Life and the Right to Refuse Treatment: Quinlan through Schiavo

End-of-Life and the Right to Refuse Treatment: Quinlan through Schiavo

The cases discussed here make clear the importance of making health decisions in advance and communicating them. Too often, decisions…

4 years ago

Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNRs)

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 31-39-1 et seq.) defines a candidate for non-resuscitation as a patient who, based on a determination…

4 years ago

Right to Nursing Home Records and Medical Information

Nursing home residents and their personal representatives have a right to stay informed regarding their condition and their care. 42…

4 years ago
News Roundup – November 21, 2021News Roundup – November 21, 2021

News Roundup – November 21, 2021

News Sources: Elder Law Attorney Daniel Tully has 9 questions you should ask before you or a loved one goes…

4 years ago

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Celebrates 2021 Caregiver of the Year Awards

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) and Seniorlink recently announced its winners of the 2021 Georgia Caregiver of the…

4 years ago